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Prestonpans to Portobello buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Prestonpans and Portobello takes 30 min and the fastest bus takes 23 min. There is an hourly bus service from Prestonpans to Portobello. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30 min
Duration
6 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Prestonpans to Portobello bus times

Buses run hourly between Prestonpans and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Portobello at 11:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestonpans to Portobello? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 5.7 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Prestonpans, Scotland and Portobello, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Ayres Wynd to Windsor Place every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 29 min. East Coast Buses also services this route hourly.

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